President Milanović: It’s Very Important that Children are Returning to Schools

On the occasion of the start of the new school year, the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanović extended a message to pupils, teachers and parents:

Dear parents, teachers and notably pupils,

It’s the first day of another school year, which is so different than all those before.

That is why I wish to underline that it’s very important that children are returning to schools. Children’s place is in school, which nothing can replace. 

Clearly, in this situation it is key to ensure not only all of children’s educational needs but also the protection of their health.

Everyone in the education process should be more tolerant and flexible in the new circumstances in which pupils, teachers and parents find themselves.

The physical stay in schools is an irreplaceable method of education and, even with all the advantages technology offers, remains the only method of wholly forming children and youth.

As a society, we are succeeding in dealing with the problem of an epidemic of global proportions. I am confident that we all have the strength and the responsibility to keep the education system whole and safe, as well.